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situation

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/
noun

  1. The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

    "The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

  2. The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.

    "The Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank."

  3. The place in which something is situated; a location.

Synonymscondition, set up

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